Paul Velten vs Antoine Bournel
Paul Velten (33, GM, FRA) and Antoine Bournel (24, IM, FRA) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Velten leads with 4 wins to 0, with 6 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at Les betises de Cambrai - GM 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2487 and 2431, the Elo model gives Velten a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2487 vs 2431 (Δ +56)
With Paul Velten as white
51% Paul24% draw25% Antoine
With Antoine Bournel as white
39% Paul28% draw33% Antoine
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Paul Velten | Antoine Bournel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2487-13 | 2431-5 |
| Peak rating | 2542 · May 2025 | 2436 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 32 | 24 |
| World rank now | #691 | #1,225 |
| World rank peak | #373 | #1,169 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #46 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,542 | 928 |
| Months active | 195 | 144 |
| % white wins | 59% | 56% |
| % black wins | 58% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2394 | 2420 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 86 | 143 |
Best Win
Paul Velten
Antoine Bournel
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Paul Velten
Antoine Bournel